OSRS Melee Weapons Guide

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OSRS Melee Weapons Guide

Melee weapons are important for any warrior or many tank builds in OSRS. While fighting up close does provide a ton of risks for players, it's still one of the best ways to go about fighting if you prefer something simpler. With that, it's time we introduce you to our OSRS melee weapons guide.

Let's first understand melee weapons and what sets them apart from ranged or magic weapons in OSRS.

Understanding Melee Weapons In OSRS

Using melee weapons mean that you're going to have to fight directly with a target in OSRS. The only exception here are halberds which have a 2 tile attack range which is still relatively close to opponents. Unlike Ranged weapons that that require bolts and arrows, or Magic weapons that use up runes when casting spells, melee weapons don't need any form of ammo.

However, there are a few weapons that do require charges before they can be used effectively. These are Viggora's chainmace, blade of saeldor, and the scythe of vitur. Melee weapons scale with the Strength and Attack Skills and they require these as well.

There are three types of damage for melee weapons: Slash, Stab, and Crush. Each attack type works well for certain monsters. As a general rule of thumb, you should always have at least one of each so that you can adapt to many scenarios. Keep in mind that some weapons deal with more than one attack type.

When choosing a melee weapon in OSRS, it's highly important that you consider a few things. For starters, you should consider the purpose of your weapon. Not all weapons are good for PvE or PvP. Your success in any activity will heavily rely on whether or not your weapon of choice is actually viable for the job.

Another thing to consider is the damage type. As we've said, there are three damage types for melee weapons and some of them are stronger against certain monsters. Of course, there are those that perform poorly against them as well. Taking advantage of the damage type will make most of your fights easier.

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Melee Weapon Damage Type And Scaling

Below is a look at the damage type and scaling for melee weapons in the game.

WeaponCombat StyleAttack TypeWeapon StyleExperienceLevel Boost

Two-handed sword

ChopSlashAccurateAttack, Hitpoints+3 Attack
SlashSlashAggressiveStrength, Hitpoints+3 Strength
SmashCrushAggressiveStrength, Hitpoints+3 Strength
BlockSlashDefensiveDefence, Hitpoints+3 Defence

Axe

ChopSlashAccurateAttack, Hitpoints+3 Attack
HackSlashAggressiveStrength, Hitpoints+3 Strength
SmashCrushAggressiveStrength, Hitpoints+3 Strength
BlockSlashDefensiveDefence, Hitpoints+3 Defence

Banner

LungeStabAccurateAttack, Hitpoints+3 Attack
SwipeSlashAggressiveStrength, Hitpoints+3 Strength
PoundCrushControlledAttack, Strength, Defence, Hitpoints+1 Attack, Strength, Defence
BlockStabDefensiveDefence, Hitpoints+3 Defence

Blunt

PoundCrushAccurateAttack, Hitpoints+3 Attack
PummelCrushAggressiveStrength, Hitpoints+3 Strength
BlockCrushDefensiveDefence, Hitpoints+3 Defence

Bludgeon

PoundCrushAggressiveStrength, Hitpoints+3 Strength
PummelCrushAggressiveStrength, Hitpoints+3 Strength
SmashCrushAggressiveStrength, Hitpoints+3 Strength

Bulwark

PummelCrushAccurateAttack, Hitpoints+3 Attack
BlockNoneNoneNoneNone

Claw

ChopSlashAccurateAttack, Hitpoints+3 Attack
SlashSlashAggressiveStrength, Hitpoints+3 Strength
LungeStabControlledAttack, Strength, Defence, Hitpoints+1 Attack, Strength, Defence
BlockSlashDefensiveDefence, Hitpoints+3 Defence

Partisan

StabStabAccurateAttack, Hitpoints+3 Attack
LungeStabAggressiveStrength, Hitpoints+3 Strength
PoundCrushAggressiveStrength, Hitpoints+3 Strength
BlockStabDefensiveDefence, Hitpoints+3 Defence

Pickaxe

SpikeStabAccurateAttack, Hitpoints+3 Attack
ImpaleStabAggressiveStrength, Hitpoints+3 Strength
SmashCrushAggressiveStrength, Hitpoints+3 Strength
BlockStabDefensiveDefence, Hitpoints+3 Defence

Polearm

JabStabControlledAttack, Strength, Defence, Hitpoints+1 Attack, Strength, Defence
SwipeSlashAggressiveStrength, Hitpoints+3 Strength
FendStabDefensiveDefence, Hitpoints+3 Defence

Polestaff

BashCrushAccurateAttack, Hitpoints+3 Attack
PoundCrushAggressiveStrength, Hitpoints+3 Strength
BlockCrushDefensiveDefence, Hitpoints+3 Defence

Scythe

ReapSlashAccurateAttack, Hitpoints+3 Attack
ChopSlashAggressiveStrength, Hitpoints+3 Strength
JabCrushAggressiveStrength, Hitpoints+3 Strength
BlockSlashDefensiveDefence, Hitpoints+3 Defence

Slash sword

ChopSlashAccurateAttack, Hitpoints+3 Attack
SlashSlashAggressiveStrength, Hitpoints+3 Strength
LungeStabControlledAttack, Strength, Defence, Hitpoints+1 Attack, Strength, Defence
BlockSlashDefensiveDefence, Hitpoints+3 Defence

Spear

LungeStabControlledAttack, Strength, Defence, Hitpoints+1 Attack, Strength, Defence
SwipeSlashControlledAttack, Strength, Defence, Hitpoints+1 Attack, Strength, Defence
PoundCrushControlledAttack, Strength, Defence, Hitpoints+1 Attack, Strength, Defence
BlockStabDefensiveDefence, Hitpoints+3 Defence

Spiked

PoundCrushAccurateAttack, Hitpoints+3 Attack
PummelCrushAggressiveStrength, Hitpoints+3 Strength
SpikeStabControlledAttack, Strength, Defence, Hitpoints+1 Attack, Strength, Defence
BlockCrushDefensiveDefence, Hitpoints+3 Defence

Stab sword

StabStabAccurateAttack, Hitpoints+3 Attack
LungeStabAggressiveStrength, Hitpoints+3 Strength
SlashSlashAggressiveStrength, Hitpoints+3 Strength
BlockStabDefensiveDefence, Hitpoints+3 Defence

Unarmed

PunchCrushAccurateAttack, Hitpoints+3 Attack
KickCrushAggressiveStrength, Hitpoints+3 Strength
BlockCrushDefensiveDefence, Hitpoints+3 Defence

Whip

FlickSlashAccurateAttack, Hitpoints+3 Attack
LashSlashControlledAttack, Strength, Defence, Hitpoints+1 Attack, Strength, Defence
DeflectSlashDefensiveDefence, Hitpoints+3 Defence

Best Stab Weapons

1. Ghrazi Rapier

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The Ghrazi Rapier isn't just the best stab weapon or melee weapon in the game. It's highly regarded as the best weapon in OSRS as well. It has a massive 94 stab bonus and 89 Strength bonus, making it really deadly in terms of overall damage. Using this against monsters that are weak to stab almost always guarantees an easy fight.

One of the best things about the Ghrazi Rapier is that it doesn't degrade at all so using it isn't as costly as some weapons on this list. The only downside to this weapon is that it's pretty hard to get being a rare drop from the Theatre of Blood. Then again, most of the top weapons are actually hard to get.

2. Dragon Hunter Lance/Zamorakian Hasta

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The Dragon Hunter Lance is an upgraded version of the Zamorakian Hasta. To get the Zamorakian Hasta, you'll need to take a Zamorakian Spear to Otto's Grotto who'll then give you the hasta in return. For the Dragon Hunter Lance, you just need to attach a Hydra Claw to the Zamorakian Hasta.

The Dragon Hunter Lance is best used against dragons as you get 20% bonus damage and accuracy against them. The Dragon Hunter Lance is obviously better than the Zamorakian Hasta although the stats are the same. If you don't plan on fighting any dragons, then the Zamorakian Hasta is pretty much good on its own.

3. Abyssal Dagger

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This is the best dagger in OSRS right now. It has good stats and is extremely fast, giving it very high DPS in some cases. The weapon has the similar effect as the Dragon Dagger, minus the boost to accuracy and damage sadly. This balances out the weapon in our opinion though. The weapon is mostly used by Pure players who want to train their Strength.

Getting the Abyssal Dagger requires a bit of legwork though. To get it, you'll need to fight an Abyssal Sire and make sure that you get lucky as there's only a 1 in 16000 chance of making the weapon appear.

Best Slash Weapons

1. Scythe of Vitur

The Scythe of Vitur is arguably one of the best melee weapons in the game right now. At the very least, there's no taking its spot as the best slash weapon. It doesn't have the highest slash bonus but its special effect is what makes it different and worth doing Theatre of Blood over and over for.

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The weapon can hit a maximum of 3 small enemies at once or it can hit a large enemy up to three times in a single attack. This allows the weapon to deal maximum damage. Unfortunately, you'll need a lot of money to use this as the full charge will set you back 22 million coins. Yes, this is one of the most costly weapons in the game. If money isn't a problem, then using this will definitely be fun.

2. Blade Of Saeldor

In terms of slash bonus, the Blade of Saeldor tops all weapons in the game as it has 94. If it weren't for the Scythe of Vitur's special effect, the Blade of Saeldor will definitely be at the top close to the Ghrazi Rapier and Inquisitor's mace in terms of the best single-handed weapons in the game.

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What's good about this weapon is that it can be non-degradable. You'll need 1000 Crystal Shards to make the weapon into its non-degradable counterpart. Once it becomes non-degradable, the weapon can't be traded anymore but we're not sure why anyone would want to trade this. You can get this as a reward for beating the Gauntlet or Corrupted Gauntlet.

3. Abyssal Tentacle

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The Abyssal Tentacle is an upgraded version of the Abyssal Whip. You'll get better stats overall and the trouble to upgrade the whip is definitely worth doing. To get the Abyssal Tentacle, you simply need to combine a Kraken Tentacle with the Abyssal Whip. Just a little farming and this weapon will be yours.

The Abyssal Tentacle is a good weapon because it's versatile. Players use it for a variety of activities including Raids and the Duel Arena. The downside to this weapon is that it's actually rather expensive to maintain so make sure to have the money for it.

Best Crush Weapons

1. Inquisitor's Mace

The Inquisitor's Mace has a crush bonus of 95 and a Strength bonus of 89. The bonuses alone make the weapon more than enough to let you tear through the enemies relatively quickly. Players often partner this with the Avernic Defender which makes the combination very deadlift in PvP and PvE.

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Despite looking rather heavy and hefty, the Inquisitor's Mace is actually very fast so it can deal a ton of damage compared to other Crush weapons. To get this, you'll need to fight the Nightmare of Ashihama. Not only is this a tough fight, the drop rates for the weapon are abysmal as well so prepare for a lot of grinding.

2. Dragon Warhammer

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The Dragon Warhammer isn't famed for its stats which makes it a unique entry on this list. While it does have good bonuses for a Crush weapon, players mostly love it because of its special attack which is very useful in the game. This attack called Smash basically lowers any target's defense by 30%. This makes the weapon very viable a a switch weapon.

To make the effect more powerful the attack stacks twice so you can basically lower a target's defend by 60%. It's perfect for Raids and bosses with highs defenses. You can easily get the weapon by grinding Lizard Shamans. This won't be an easy task though as the drop rate is a measly 1 out of 5000.

3. Abyssal Bludgeon

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This weapon has a staggering 102 Crush bonus and 85 Strength bonus. In terms of DPS, this is only beaten by the Dragon Warhammer. It's a good alternative to the Dragon Warhammer and it's easily the second best option if you don't have that yet. What makes this a good choice is that it's a very versatile crush weapon too.

While it does serve many purposes, the weapon is mainy used in Slayer tasks, the Nightmare Zone, and many others. If you want to get to level 99 Strength, this is the weapon of choice, especially when it comes to the higher levels.

Best Strength Training Weapons

When choosing a weapon for Strength training, you need to find ones that can strike strong and fast. The weapons above are all good choices for Strength training but as an added bonus, we're introducing two more weapons that you can use.

1. Osmumten's Fang

This is a powerful stab weapon that you can get as a rare drop from the Tombs of Amascut raid. It's a very good weapon and is considered as one of the best in the game.

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The weapon's passive allows you to deal more damage to enemies that have high Defense, which makes it perfect for Strength training against crabs or other durable enemies.

2. Soulreaper Axe

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What makes the Soulreaper Axe a good Strength training weapon is that it increases your Strength by 6% per hit, for a maximum of 30%. This helps you deal maximum damage. This could be the best Strength training weapon but it's very expensive to maintain, as such, the Osmumten's Fang takes our top spot.

All Melee Weapons In OSRS

There are lots of weapons for melee fighters in OSRS. Below is a list of all of them, including their stats.

Dagger

Daggers are often the least expensive of all melee weapons and are matched in speed with the scimitar and shortsword. The dragon dagger (p++) is a highly well-liked special attack weapon in both PvP and general fighting. They can also be poisoned. It is first up for smithing when a new metal is available to you.

ItemStab attackSlash attackCrush attackMagic attackRanged attackStab defenceSlash defenceCrush defenceMagic defenceRanged defenceMelee strengthMagic damageRanged strengthPrayer bonusWeight
Abyssal dagger7540-410000010750%00.453
Adamant dagger158-410000010140%00.51
Black dagger105-41000001070%00.453
Bone dagger53-41000001040%00.453
Bronze dagger42-41000001030%00.453
Dark dagger53-41000001000%00.453
Dragon dagger4025-410000010400%00.453
Egg whisk53-41000001040%00.453
Glowing dagger53-41000001000%00.453
Iron dagger53-41000001040%00.453
Keris4020-1020000020300%20.453
Kitchen knife2512-410000010240%00.453
Mithril dagger115-410000010100%00.396
Rune dagger2512-410000010240%00.453
Steel dagger84-41000001070%00.453
Toktz-xil-ek1648000000000390%00.453
White dagger105-41000001070%10.453
Wolfbane115-410000010100%50.453

Sword

Compared to a dagger, a sword can deal greater damage. For lower metals and runes, a sword is a cheaper option than scimitars.

ItemStab attackSlash attackCrush attackMagic attackRanged attackStab defenceSlash defenceCrush defenceMagic defenceRanged defenceMelee strengthMagic damageRanged strengthPrayer bonusWeight
Adamant sword2318-20002100240%002.041
Anger sword222000210000%001.814
Black sword1410-20002100120%001.814
Bronze sword43-2000210050%001.814
Dragon sword6555-20002100630%001.814
Dual sai118-4-4000000140%001.36
Ghrazi rapier945500000000890%001.814
Iron sword64-2000210070%001.814
Leaf-bladed sword676200000000500%001.814
Mithril sword1611-20002100170%001.587
Rapier457-20001000440%001.814
Rune sword3826-20002100390%001.814
Spork118-20002100120%001.814
Steel sword118-20002100120%001.814
Toktz-xil-ak4738-20023000490%001.814
Training sword43-2000210050%001.814
White sword1410-20002100120%11.814 
Wilderness sword 164-2000210070%01.814 
Wilderness sword 2118-20002100120%01.814 
Wilderness sword 31611-20002100170%01.814 
Wilderness sword 42318-20002100240%01.814 
Wooden sword43-2000210050%01.814 

Longsword

Although longswords have a larger Strength bonus than all three of these weapons-scimitars, daggers, and maces-they are slower than all three. The dragon longsword is equivalent to scimitars despite moving significantly more slowly due to its increased Strength boost and special attack.

ItemStab attackSlash attackCrush attackMagic attackRanged attackStab defenceSlash defenceCrush defenceMagic defenceRanged defenceMelee strengthMagic damageRanged strengthPrayer bonusWeight
3rd age longsword072600003200750%001
Adamant longsword2029-20003200310%002.041
Arclight10380000322080%001.814
Black longsword1318-20003200160%0td>01.814
Blurite sword914-20003200100%001.814
Bronze longsword45-2000320070%001.814
Darklight1016-20003220130%001.814
Decorative sword (gold)2029-20003200310%001.587
Decorative sword (red)1318-20003200160%001.587
Decorative sword (white)1520-20003200220%001.587
Dragon longsword5869-20003200710%001.814
Excalibur2029-20003210250%002.267
Fremennik blade629-20001000280%001.814
Granite longsword5665-20003200620%002.721
Iron longsword68-20003200100%001.814
Katana7450003770-3400%000.453
Mithril longsword1520-20003200220%001.587
Rune longsword847-20003200490%001.814
Silverlight914-20003210120%001.814
Skewer2029-20003200310%002.041
Steel longsword914-20003200160%001.814
Vesta's longsword (bh)106121-200143001180%001.814
White longsword1318-20003200160%11.814 
Wooden spoon45-2000320070%000.453

Two-handed Sword

Though, as their name implies, they forfeit both speed and the ability to be employed with the shield slot, two-handed swords are the most powerful of all the basic weapons. A rune two-handed sword is frequently used as a finishing weapon when player killing occurs in free-to-play settings.

ItemStab attackSlash attackCrush attackMagic attackRanged attackStab defenceSlash defenceCrush defenceMagic defenceRanged defenceMelee strengthMagic damageRanged strengthPrayer bonusWeight
Adamant 2h sword-44330-400000-1440%004.082
Ancient godsword01328000000001320%0810
Armadyl godsword01328000000001320%0810
Armadyl godsword (or)01328000000001320%0810
Bandos godsword01328000000001320%0810
Bandos godsword (or)01328000000001320%0810
Black 2h sword-42721-400000-1260%003.628
Bronze 2h sword-498-400000-1100%003.628
Colossal blade-49865-400000-11000%0030
Dragon 2h sword-49280-400000-1930%003.628
Gilded 2h sword-46950-400000-1700%003.628
Iron 2h sword-41310-400000-1140%003.628
Mithril 2h sword-43024-400000-1310%003.175
Rune 2h sword-46950-400000-1700%003.628
Saradomin godsword01328000000001320%0810
Saradomin godsword (or)013280000000013200810
Saradomin sword082600000000820%023
Saradomin's blessed sword0100600000000880%023
Shadow sword-42721400004-1260%003.628
Spatula-42721-400000-1260%003.628
Steel 2h sword-42116-400000-1220%003.628
White 2h sword-42721-400000-1260%013.628
Zamorak godsword01328000000001320%0810
Zamorak godsword (or)01328000000001320%0810
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Scimitars

Popular weapons like scimitars have a striking speed comparable to that of a shortsword or dagger, and they deliver slightly more damage than shortswords but less than longswords. However, scimitars do not come with the Prayer bonus of the mace and are typically more costly than daggers. As one of the most adaptable battle weapons in the game, the dragon scimitar is well-liked.

ItemStab attackSlash attackCrush attackMagic attackRanged attackStab defenceSlash defenceCrush defenceMagic defenceRanged defenceMelee strengthMagic damageRanged strengthPrayer bonusWeight
Adamant scimitar629-20001000280%002.041
Blade of saeldor559400000000890%001.814
Blade of saeldor (c)559400000000890%001.814
Black scimitar419-20001000140%001.814
Brine sabre747-20000000460%001.814
Bronze scimitar17-2000100060%001.814
Cleaver745-20001000440%001.814
Dragon scimitar867-20001000660%001.814
Gilded scimitar745-20001000440%001.814
Iron scimitar210-2000100090%001.814
Mithril scimitar521-20001000200%001.587
Rune scimitar745-20001000440%001.814
Starter sword521-20001000200%001.814
Steel scimitar315-20001000140%001.814
White scimitar419-20001000140%011.814

Maces

With crush and stab, maces strike with the same speed as a scimitar. When compared to other weapons of a certain metal, maces are special since they include a Prayer bonus. This makes them advantageous for heavy Prayer users, such as tanks. Because of its unique attack, the dragon mace is mostly utilized to kill players.

ItemStab attackSlash attackCrush attackMagic attackRanged attackStab defenceSlash defenceCrush defenceMagic defenceRanged defenceMelee strengthMagic damageRanged strengthPrayer bonusWeight
Adamant mace13-2250000000230%032.041
Ancient mace10-2160000000/td>140%031.814
Anger mace222000000000%011.814
Barronite mace0-2400000000400%022
Black mace8-2160000000130%021.814
Bone mace40-2600000000550%001.814
Bronze mace1-26000000050%011.814
Dragon mace40-2600000000550%051.814
Inquisitor's mace52-4950000000890%021.814
Iron mace4-29000000070%011.814
Mithril mace11-2180000000160%031.587
Rolling pin20-2390000000360%041.814
Rune mace20-2390000000360%041.814
Sarachnis cudgel300700000000700%000.453
Steel mace7-2130000000110%021.814
Tzhaar-ket-em-4-4620000000560%001.814
Ursine chainmace53-2710000000740%022
Verac's flail68-2820000000720%062.267
Viggora's chainmace53-2670001000660%022
White mace8-2160000000130%031.814
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Warhammer

Warhammers are strong weapons that primarily employ crush attacking techniques. Their poor speed and low Strength boosts make them uncommon to utilize. They deal the same amount of damage as the battleaxes, their slashing cousins.

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ItemStab attackSlash attackCrush attackMagic attackRanged attackStab defenceSlash defenceCrush defenceMagic defenceRanged defenceMelee strengthMagic damageRanged strengthPrayer bonusWeight
Adamant warhammer-4-435-4000000390%002.041
Black warhammer-4-422-4000000220%001.814
Bone club-4-416-4000000150%000.907
Bronze warhammer-4-410-400000080%001.814
Cursed goblin hammer-100-100-1000000000-1000%002.267
Dragon warhammer-4-495-4000000850%002
Frying pan-4-425-4000000200%001.587
Granite hammer0057-3-100000560%005
Iron warhammer-4-41-4000000110%001.814
Meat tenderiser-4-43-4000000480%001.814
Mithril warhammer-4-425-4000000270%001.587
Nunchaku-4-411-4000000140%001.36
Rune warhammer-4-453-4000000620%001.814
Statius's warhammer (bh)-4-412300000001140%001.814
Steel warhammer-4-418-400000160%001.814
Torag's hammers-4-485-4000000720%003.628
White warhammer-4-422-40<00000220%011.814
Zombie head (Treasure Trails)-4-410-400000080%001.814

Battleaxe

Compared to a warhammer of the same metal type, battleaxes have significantly larger Strength bonuses and can perform both slash and crush attacks. They move more slowly yet are stronger than longswords. Moreover, they are less powerful than spears and two-handed swords, but they strike more quickly.

ItemStab attackSlash attackCrush attackMagic attackRanged attackStab defenceSlash defenceCrush defenceMagic defenceRanged defenceMelee strengthMagic damageRanged strengthPrayer bonusWeight
Adamant battleaxe-231260000000-141003.175
Anger battleaxe2220000000-10002.721
Black battleaxe-220150000000-124002.721
Bronze battleaxe-2630000000-19002.721
Dharok's greataxe-410395-4000000-1105003.175
Dragon battleaxe-270650000000-185002.721
Iron battleaxe-2850000000-113002.721
Leaf-bladed battleaxe-272720000000-192002.721
Mithril battleaxe-222170000000-129002.267
Rune battleaxe-248430000000-164002.
Steel battleaxe-216110000000-120002.721
White battleaxe-220150000000-124102.721
Zombie axe-31059000-10000-1107002.721

Halberd

Two-handed members-only Halberds are just as powerful (though slower) than two-handed swords. Their special skill allows them to reach over tiny objects like tables, fences, other secure areas, etc.

ItemStab attackSlash attackCrush attackMagic attackRanged attackStab defenceSlash defenceCrush defenceMagic defenceRanged defenceMelee strengthMagic damageRanged strengthPrayer bonusWeight
Adamant halberd28410-40-13400420003.628
Black halberd19250-40-12300200003.175
Bronze halberd780-40-1120080003.175
Crystal halberd851105-40-145001180001.814
Dragon halberd70950-40-14500890003.175
Iron halberd9120-40-11200120003.175
Mithril halberd22280-40-12400290002.721
Rune halberd48670-40-14500680003.175
Spear (Last Man Standing)22180-40-12400200003.628
Steel halberd14190-40-11200200003.175
White halberd19250-40-12300200103.175
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Spear

Spears are the stabbing counterpart of two-handed swords, reserved for use by members only. Since they are the only weapon that can use the attack styles of stab, crush, and slash, they are still perhaps the most versatile weapon in the game. But Spears only provides Defensive and Controlled attack methods. Other than the Zamorakian spear, they can also be poisoned.

ItemStab attackSlash attackCrush attackMagic attackRanged attackStab defenceSlash defenceCrush defenceMagic defenceRanged defenceMelee strengthMagic damageRanged strengthPrayer bonusWeight
Adamant spear2424240011000280002.721
Anger spear222001100000000.003
Black spear1515150011000160002.267
Bone spear1111110011000130001.36
Bronze spear555001100060002.267
Dragon spear5555550055555600002.267
Gilded spear3636360011000420002.267
Guthan's warspear7575750077700750002.267
Iron spear8880011000100002.267
Leaf-bladed spear4742360011000500002.267
Mithril spear1717170011000180001.814
Rune spear3636360011000420002.267
Steel spear1212120011000120002.267
Zamorakian spear85656500131312013750203

Hasta

Spears that can be used with a shield are called hastae. When used against bosses and dragons like the Corporeal Beast, the Zamorakian hasta on Stab is highly effective. Like their two-handed counterparts, spears, they can only be trained for Controlled and Defensive assaults. They are also flexible, meaning they can possess the Stab, Crush, and Slash styles, and poisonable, with the exception of the Zamorakian hasta.

ItemStab attackSlash attackCrush attackMagic attackRanged attackStab defenceSlash defenceCrush defenceMagic defenceRanged defenceMelee strengthMagic damageRanged strengthPrayer bonusWeight
Adamant hasta24242400-6-7-50-6280002.721
Bronze hasta55500-1-1-10-160002.267
Dragon hasta55555500-15-15-120-15600002.267
Gilded hasta36363600-10-10-90-10420002.267
Iron hasta88800-2-2-20-2100002.267
Mithril hasta17171700-5-5-40-5180001.814
Rune hasta36363600-10-10-90-10420002.267
Zamorakian hasta85656500131312013750203
Dragon hunter lance8565650000000700003

Claw

Members-only claws are slashing weapons that occupy both the weapon slot and the shield. Claws have faster bonus times and the same stopping power as daggers.

ItemStab attackSlash attackCrush attackMagic attackRanged attackStab defenceSlash defenceCrush defenceMagic defenceRanged defenceMelee strengthMagic damageRanged strengthPrayer bonusWeight
Adamant claws1823-400612300240000.907
Beach boxing gloves001000011000000.453
Black claws1014-40047200140000.907
Boxing gloves000000012000000.453
Bronze claws34-4001210050000.907
Burning claws435400036100320000.907
Dragon claws4157-4001326700560000.907
Iron claws46-4002310070000.907
Mithril claws1116-40048200170000.907
Rune claws2638-4001019500390000.907
Steel claws811-40036200120000.907
White claws1014-40047200140100.907

Abyssal Whip

With a significant strength bonus and a speed comparable to a scimitar, the abyssal whip is a weapon that is highly favored by higher level players. Nevertheless, because the whip lacks an aggressive attack style and only offers precise, controlled, and defensive methods, you are unable to successfully train Strength with it.

Hatchet/Pickaxe

Pickaxes are used for mining, and axes are used for woodcutting. The dragon axe and pickaxe are incredibly pricey, and while they can be used for melee combat, it is not advised due to their poor speed and accuracy.

ItemStab attackSlash attackCrush attackMagic attackRanged attackStab defenceSlash defenceCrush defenceMagic defenceRanged defenceMelee strengthMagic damageRanged strengthPrayer bonusWeight
Adamant axe-217150001000190001.587
Adamant pickaxe17-2150001000190002.721
Black axe-21080001000120001.36
Black pickaxe10-280001000110000.01
Blessed axe-212100001000130201.162
Bronze axe-242000100050001.36
Bronze pickaxe4-22000100050002.267
Crystal axe-238320001000420000.907
Crystal pickaxe38-2320001000420001.36
Dragon axe-238320001000420001.36
Dragon pickaxe38-2320001000420002.4
Dragon pickaxe (or)38-2320001000420002.4
Dragon pickaxe (or) (Trailblazer)38-2320001000420002.4
Dragon pickaxe (upgraded)38-2320001000420002.4
Gilded axe-226240001000290001.36
Gilded pickaxe26-2240001000290002.267
Infernal axe-238320001000420001.814
Infernal pickaxe38-2320001000420002.4
Iron axe-253000100070001.36
Iron pickaxe5-23000100070002.267
Mithril axe-212100001000130001.133
Mithril pickaxe12-2100001000130001.814
Rune axe-226240001000290001.36
Rune pickaxe26-2240001000290002.267
Steel axe-286000100090001.36
Steel pickaxe8-26000100090002.267
White claw1014-40047200140100.907

Fight Them Up Close

Melee is an easy way fight enemies in OSRS. It puts you right in harm's way but with the right strategies, you can easily dominate fights, whether you're against other players or monsters.

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